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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.92, 1,328.86 and 570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.92, 1,328.86 and 570.20 is: 786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.92 : 1,328.86 = 570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.92/1,328.86 = 570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.92x = 1,328.86 × 570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.92x = 757,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,715.97/962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.89

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